February By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 13Audiobooks: 0Five Star Reads: 2Goodreads Shelf: 28/125 (22%)Unread Shelf: 2 (15%)Nonfiction Challenge: 2/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 5 (31%)By Women Authors: 10 (71%)Diverse Books: 4 (31%)Nonfiction Reads: 6 (46%)Debuts: 3 (23%)Published in 2021: 10 (71%) Favorite Book of February: Infinite Country by Patricia Engel Honorable Mentions: How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese LaymonHamnet by Maggie O'Farrell … Continue reading February Wrap-Up // 2021
February Spotlight // Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
This book moved me to tears! Literally, I was sobbing (not just slow tears running down my face!). Something about the way Engel writes is so impactful that it emotionally destroyed me. I’ve read books that make me sad and that I reflect on for a long time, but few books have made me feel so deeply … Continue reading February Spotlight // Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
My Week in Books // 2-24-21
Last week, it was -30 degrees outside; today, it was 60 degrees. That's a 90 degree difference in a week! I LOVE Colorado weather...it changes so frequently that you can never get bored with it! Anyway, I’d love to hear about what you’ve been reading lately...drop me a comment below! Last Week’s Reads: *** The … Continue reading My Week in Books // 2-24-21
My Week in Books // 2-17-21
What a week! We were at -29 degrees (-45 when the windchill was factored in) the other morning, and I'm not gonna lie, I felt an incredible amount of guilt as I sent my husband out the door to take care of our cattle. I am incredibly grateful that my dad is not in the … Continue reading My Week in Books // 2-17-21
My Week in Books // 2-10-21
I am literally in the thick of basketball right now; between my two kids, there's a game almost every night of the week...and all day Sunday. Don't get me wrong: I LOVE IT and I'm so THANKFUL my kids get to play, but it totally cuts into my reading time! When we are home though, … Continue reading My Week in Books // 2-10-21
#6Degrees: From Redhead By the Side of the Road to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This week’s starting point is Redhead By … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Redhead By the Side of the Road to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
My Week in Books // 2-3-21
My kids started basketball last week, so I have a lot of time in my car in between school pick-up and sports drop-off/pick-up. That’s ok with me because it gives me extra reading time! I'd love to hear about what you've been reading lately! Drop me a comment below! Last Week’s Reads: * When the … Continue reading My Week in Books // 2-3-21
January Wrap-Up // 2021
January By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 15Audiobooks: 0Five Star Reads: 0Goodreads Shelf: 15/125 (12%)Unread Shelf: 3 (20%)Nonfiction Challenge: 0/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 11 (73%)By Women Authors: 10 (67%)Diverse Books: 11 (73%)Nonfiction Reads: 6 (40%)Debuts: 9 (60%)Published in 2021: 8 (53%) Favorite Book of January: The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. Honorable Mentions: The Undocumented Americans by … Continue reading January Wrap-Up // 2021
Q1 Releases // 2021
I realize it's the end of January so ⅓ of this is post is essentially moot at this point, but I figure it's better late than never! Are any of these books on your list? If you've read any of them, I'd love to hear your thoughts! * denotes debuts January 5 * The Prophets … Continue reading Q1 Releases // 2021
My Week in Books // 1-27-21
My kids started basketball last week, so I have a lot of time in my car in between school pick-up and sports drop-off/pick-up. That's ok with me because it gives me extra reading time! Last Week’s Reads: *** The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. I'm trying something new this year! Every month, I want to highlight … Continue reading My Week in Books // 1-27-21
